Install tiger, then use software restore?

I am getting ready to install tiger on my ibook. I really want to do a clean reformat and install, but will I be able to get some of my old programs back with software restore after I do the new installation of tiger? Or does the software restore only work with the original OS that came with the computer?

The retail version of Tiger is a fully standalone installer. It is not a limited Upgrade disc. However, it only contains OS X. It does not include any of the pre-bundled software that may have originally come with your computer's original Software Restore discs. For example, AppleWorks may have come pre-installed on your computer. The Tiger retail installer does not include AppleWorks.
Otherwise, yes you can completely erase the drive and then fully install Tiger using the retail product.
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